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Want to hear from the experts on how to improve diversity in your workplace? Want to ask the burning questions from our expert panel on what LGBT+ diversity and inclusion means or what the future holds?

Then this event is perfect for you. We have gathered a panel of experts of academics, researchers and practitioners from different sectors, to come and answer your most pressing questions on LGBT+ Diversity and Inclusion – no topic is barred, so hopefully, we’ll be in for a lively debate.

If you have questions you would like to submit for the panel, please put these in the comments box on Eventbrite or email us at lgbt+@cipd.co.uk. You’ll also have the opportunity to put your question forward on the evening where we have time.

The panel discussion will close with the opportunity for participants to network and socialise over nibbles and drinks to celebrate two years of activity and achievement for CIPD's LGBT+ Network.

The panel discussion is facilitated by Edward Houghton, CIPD's Head of Research and Thought Leadership.

Since joining the institute in 2013 Edward has been responsible for leading the organisation's human capital research work stream exploring various aspects of human capital management, theory and practice; including the measurement and evaluation of the skills and knowledge of the workforce. He has a particular interest in the role of human capital in driving economic productivity, innovation and corporate social responsibility, and the value of human capital to corporate governance. Recent publications have included “A duty to care? Evidence of the importance of organisational culture to effective governance and leadership” for the Financial Reporting Council’s Culture Coalition, and “A new approach to line manager mental well-being training in banks” an independent evaluation of the Bank Workers Charity and Mind partnership to deliver mental health awareness training in the UK financial services sector.

Panellists include:

Dr Wilson Wong, International Head of Insight and Futures, CIPD

Wilson is responsible for developing the Institute's futures research and horizon scanning capability. He represents the UK on human capital metrics at ISO/TC260 (HR Standards). His career has spanned academia, corporate finance and national development policy.

Wilson's PhD in Economic Psychology (Behavioral Economics) was on opportunity recognition. He holds Associate positions at the Edinburgh Institute, Edinburgh Napier and the Centre for Performance-led HR at Lancaster University. A member of the International Association of Applied Psychology and an Academic Fellow of the CIPD, he was called to the Bar in 1990.

Dr Anna Einarsdóttir, Senior Lecturer in Work, Management & Organising at the York Management School, University of York

With longstanding interest and contribution to equality, diversity and inclusion of marginalised groups, Anna is particularly interested in employee voice/visibility and LGBT+ collectivism at work. Anna has published widely in the areas of bullying, harassment and discrimination and is currently leading a major ESRC funded project on LGBT+ Networks within the NHS, aiming to gain a better understanding of how networks operate and it what ways they may be mobilised to build more inclusive working environments.

Paul created Do OD, the expert Organisational Development resource for the NHS that helps OD professionals to connect, share, learn and grow. Paul's career covers a range of OD, L&D and HR roles in the public & voluntary sectors. Paul has a Degree in Psychology and a Masters in HR Leadership. He is an associate member of CIPD and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

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